Education Calendar: Sept. 28

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Sep 28, 2008 at 12:01 AMSep 28, 2008 at 6:55 PM

Education Calendar: Sept. 28

Submissions for the Education Calendar must be received by The Norwich Bulletin at least three days before an event to ensure they are included in the daily listing. To submit information or photos for the Education Calendar, e-mail schools@norwichbulletin.com.

Franklin
Franklin Elementary School, 206 Pond Road, 642-7063:
The class of 2009 will host a silent auction Oct. 25 and a basket raffle Nov. 13-14. Proceeds will go toward the class trip, the class donation to the school and other eighth-grade expenses, including the yearbook and graduation. Donations of a gift basket, gift certificate or money may be made. For information, e-mail kimberly.kreft@yahoo.com

Killingly
Killingly High School, 79 Westfield Ave., 779-6620:
Killingly Big Red Marching Band Fall Festival will be at 4 p.m. Oct. 11 on the athletic field. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for students and seniors. Enjoy music and food.

Ledyard
Gallup Hill School, 169 Gallup Hill Road, 536-9477:
The Gallup Hill PTO is sponsoring a three-day visit from children’s book author and illustrator David Biedrzycki. He will give a presentation Monday. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Biedrzycki will work with individual classes, giving workshops about his craft. For information, visit www.artofdave.com

Ledyard High School, 24 Gallup Hill Road, 464-9600:
A college fair, featuring representatives from more than 120 colleges, universities and trade schools, will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 8. The event is free and open to the public. For information, call 464-9600, Ext. 147.

St. Bernard High School, 1593 Norwich-New London Turnpike, 848-3007:
The campus ministry will host a series of community service projects at the school. Camp out for Haiti will begin at 4 p.m. Oct. 4. For information, call Kathy Irr at 848-1271, Ext. 148.
The 2008 Athletic Hall of Fame will induct new members at 6 p.m. Oct. 25. There will be a dinner after the ceremony. The cost is $35.

New London
Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Ave., 447-1911:
Mensa will conduct admissions testing at 10 a.m. Oct. 18 in room 201 of the Blaustein Humanities Building. Cost is $40. Seating is limited. Limited walk-ins are welcome. To make a reservation, e-mail dbc1967@gmail.com

Norwich
Beth Jacob Nursery School, 400 New London Turnpike, 886-2459:
Applications are being accepted for 3- and 4-year-olds. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The 3-year-olds attend Tuesday and Thursday, and the 4-year-olds Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For information, call 886-2459.

Park Nursery School, 283 Broadway, 889-6447:
The preschool has openings in the 4-year-old class. It meets from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Tuition is $130 per month, with an initial registration fee of $50. To register, call director Sally Masse at 822-6848 or 889-6447.

Plainfield
Plainfield High School, 105 Putnam Road, 564-6422:
The U.S. Air Force Academy Band will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 13.

Sprague
St. Joseph School, 10 School Hill Road, Baltic, 822-6378:
Registrations for the 2008-09 school year are being accepted. For information, call Principal Sister Mary Patrick at 822-6141, 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Thompson
Marianapolis Preparatory School, 26 Chase Road, 923-9565:
There will be an open house from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12 for students and their families. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. For information or directions, call 923-9245.

Waterford
Waterford High School, 20 Rope Ferry Road, 437-6956:
Waterford High School’s drama club will present “Lend Me a Tenor” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16-18. Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are available in the front lobby of the high school between 7:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets the night of the performance will be $12 for adults and $7 per student. For information, call 437-6956.

Woodstock
Woodstock Academy, 57 Academy Road, 928-6575:
The honors convocation will be at 8:45 a.m. Thursday in the Field House.

Scholarships
The Richard E. Hourigan Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 594 is accepting submissions for the Patriot’s Pen essay contest for students in grades six through eight. Students should write a brief essay on “Why America’s Veterans Should Be Honored.” First place at the national level is $10,000. The deadline is Nov. 1. For information and rules, call 886-1715 or 885-9333.

The Richard E. Hourigan Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 594 is accepting submissions for the Voice of Democracy patriotic audio/essay competition for all high school students. Students should explain how service and sacrifice by America’s veterans benefit today’s youth. First place at the national level is $30,000. The deadline is Nov. 1. For information, call 886-1715 and 885-9333.

William L. Mercier Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5446 Ladies and Men’s Auxiliary is sponsoring the annual Voice of Democracy program for students in grade nine through 12 at Plainfield High School. Students should explain how service and sacrifice by America’s veterans benefit today’s youth. Deadline for entries is Nov. 1. Award presentations will be made at the annual recognition program. The first place winner will receive $100, second place $50 and third place $25.

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